{"product_id":"loving-vs-virginia-a-novel-in-verse-about-the-landmark-civil-rights-case-isbn-9781797245386","title":"Loving vs. Virginia: A Novel in Verse About the Landmark Civil Rights Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in a revised paperback edition featuring a new foreword by Newbery Medalist Renée Watson, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoving vs. Virginia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e tells the story of a forbidden love in segregated Virginia and the quiet courage behind a Supreme Court decision that changed marriage in the United States forever.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom acclaimed author Patricia Hruby Powell comes the story of a landmark civil rights case, told in spare and gorgeous verse. In 1955, in Caroline County, Virginia, amidst segregation and prejudice, injustice and cruelty, two teenagers fell in love. Their life together broke the law, but their determination would change it. Richard and Mildred Loving were at the heart of a Supreme Court case that legalized marriage between races, and a story of the devoted couple who faced discrimination, fought it, and won.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA LOVE THAT CHANGED THE LAW\u003cb\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e The moving, real-life romance of Richard and Mildred Loving, whose marriage led to a landmark Supreme Court case, will inspire readers inspiring readers to stand up for love and justice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHISTORY IN POETIC VERSE: Told in spare, powerful poetry, this book makes a landmark civil rights case emotionally immediate and deeply memorable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePERFECT FOR CLASSROOMS AND DISCUSSIONS: A compelling resource for lessons on civil rights, social justice, and the impact of ordinary people on history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTIMELESS LESSON: A timely reminder that equality and justice are ongoing struggles, inspiring readers to reflect on the rights and freedoms we continue to fight for today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids and families inspired by true stories of love and courage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeachers and librarians building civil rights or history collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFans of historical novels and inspiring biographies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders who believe in standing up for equality and justice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52119291625701,"sku":"NP9781797245386","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/loving-vs-virginia-a-novel-in-verse-about-the-landmark-civil-rights-case-isbn-9781797245386","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}